
Computational Fluid Dynamics (Cfd) Staff Engineering Analyst
The Panther GroupSterling Heights, MI
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Job Description
We are hiring Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineers for our client located in the Sterling Heights, MI area. This is a great opportunity to join a team on a team working with next generation military equipment.This position is on-site on a 9/30 schedule (every other Friday off).This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)Responsibilities for this Role:
- Perform system and sub-system level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to support vehicle design optimization
- Responsible for complete system simulations to ensure cooling performance & thermal management requirements are met
- Act as a technical leader in coordinating design efforts across GDLS platforms
- Support test plan development
- Conduct validation / correlation studies of CFD results to test data
- Analysis to be performed using the ANSA/Fluent software
- Identify & develop improvements to simulation strategies, processes & toolsets
- Proactively interface with design engineers/project team throughout the development process, provide project status, and follow-up with technical recommendations
- Prepare written reports and communicate conclusions in accordance with internal department reporting standards
- Must be willing to travel to off-site locations (less than 10%), as needed.
- Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime, as required.
- Perform other complimentary duties, as assigned.
- Degree requirements: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 6-10 years relevant experience
- Exceptional skills in fluid dynamic fundamentals/thermodynamics and heat transfer is a must.
- Must be able to manipulate & prepare models using ANSA software
- Must be able to perform CFD analysis using FLUENT software
- Proven track record of vehicle design optimization for CFD / thermal performance
- Must be familiar with using related software in Windows and Linux/Unix environments
- An ownership mindset and proactive behaviors are essential to success in this role
- Must be able to deliver analysis assignments on schedule and within budget with minimal guidance / oversight
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Able to bring a continuous improvement mindset and methodologies to the position
- Must be able to prioritize workload and communicate clearly, regularly, and proactively with internal customers
- Must be able to clearly and succinctly present technical data to a non-technical audience
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Teams.
- Background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and related software, desired.
- This position requires full-time, on-site support at our Sterling Heights office, with the potential for occasional support at our satellite locations in Warren and Troy.
- Experience with Teamcenter and associated CAD tools (VisMockup, Creo, NX, etc.)
- Experience with optimization tools (Isight, HEEDS, etc.)
- Experience with data analysis/processing and multi-domain simulation tools such as Matlab/Simulink
- Experience with AI methods/tools relative to engineering and/or data analysis is strongly preferred.
- This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
- Previous experience working on Ground Combat Vehicles desired.
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